Rochelle Pangilinan Opens Up on SexBomb Girls Conflicts, Explains Why the Team Wasn't Complete in 'Mama Mama'

Quick Chika: Rochelle Pangilinan finally addressed the reported rift within SexBomb Girls, admitting that not every member joins every project and that most of them are now mothers juggling their own responsibilities. She was responding to questions about groupmates Jopay Paguia and Sunshine Garcia's absence from the group's comeback single Mama Mama, but stopped short of detailing what caused it.

SexBomb Girls have been dancing their way into Pinoy hearts for decades, so when word got out that the group had some behind the scenes tension, fans immediately wanted the tea. Rochelle, ever the group's leader, decided to address it head on.

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What did Rochelle Pangilinan say about the SexBomb rift?

Hindi naman po talaga lahat eh. Kahit sa simula nung Round 1 to 6, hindi naman talaga nakukumpleto

In her words, incomplete lineups are nothing new. She pointed out that even during the group's earliest years, members like Sugar Mercado and Jacque Estevez were sometimes absent too, so a not so complete SexBomb isn't new drama, it's just how the group has worked around each member's schedule for years.

Why wasn't the SexBomb team complete in the Mama Mama video?

Rochelle didn't go into specifics about what happened between her and reported groupmates Jopay Paguia and Sunshine Garcia, but she gave a bigger picture reason.

Karamihan sa amin mommies na. May mga kanya-kanyang responsibilities

Translation, a lot of them are already moms juggling family life on top of a decades long group. Gathering everyone under one schedule these days is basically a logistics puzzle.

Is there really a rift inside SexBomb Girls?

Reports earlier this year floated a divide between "Team Rochelle" and "Team Jopay," with Sunshine Garcia said to be on Jopay's side and Aira Bermudez on Rochelle's. Rochelle didn't confirm any factions by name, but she admitted disagreements happen in any close group, and that she doesn't want it to spill into public drama.

Why fans still root for the group

Say what you want about groupmates having their moments, but SexBomb Girls have survived member changes, industry shifts, and years of "are they still together" questions since the 90s. Rochelle even stepped up as co producer for their Mama Mama comeback, proof she's still all in even when things get complicated backstage.

Anyone who has been part of a barkada, a dance group, or even a family group chat knows that keeping everyone on the same page gets harder as life gets busier. Careers, families, and distance happen. Do you think SexBomb Girls should address the rumors head on, or is Rochelle right to just focus on the group's direction? Let us know.

Quick answers

What did Rochelle Pangilinan say about the SexBomb Girls rift?

She said incomplete lineups have happened since the group's early years and that most members are now mothers with their own responsibilities, without confirming details of any specific conflict.

Who were absent from SexBomb Girls' Mama Mama music video?

Reports named groupmates Jopay Paguia and Sunshine Garcia as absent from the video, though Rochelle did not give specific reasons for their absence.

Is SexBomb Girls breaking up?

There is no announcement of a breakup. Rochelle Pangilinan said she wants the group to stay unified and does not want disagreements to turn into public drama.

Updated September 17, 2026. Sources and photo credits: Fashion Pulis | Daily Tribune | GMA Entertainment. All photos belong to their respective owners.